Cruises already attract attention due to the grandeur and number of activities they provide on the high seas, right? It has a theater, swimming pool, party room, gym, beauty salon and spa, casinos and whatever else you can imagine. But we have selected some interesting facts that you need to know. Let's go?
1) The official currency is the dollar
The currency accepted on every cruise is the dollar, regardless of the country of origin or whether it stays in just one country. Therefore, you must have an international credit card and, if you want to bring reais in cash, remember that it will be converted to the dollar value of the day.
2) There is a “city” behind the scenes
There is a city behind the cruise doors that only the crew has access to. There is a laundry, dining room, several corridors to the cabins and some ships even have a small swimming pool, gym and shop.
3) The Casino has rules
The game only takes place while the ship is moving. Unfortunately, so are Duty Free purchases. So, take the opportunity to enjoy these moments a lot.
4) Do I need to tip?
On most trips, crew members request a tip when they provide a service. It is a very common act on a cruise, however, this price is already included in your package.
5) Who is in charge of the ship?
The highest authority on board a cruise is the captain. He is responsible for all decisions made on board. Another curiosity is that the average speed of a ship varies between 30 and 60 km/h.
6) Ship's swimming pools
The ship's swimming pools are filled with sea water, that is, salt water. This water is replaced daily. The jacuzzis are fresh water.
7) Does the ship rock a lot?
It's inevitable: the ship rocks. It's a fact! Therefore, take anti-nausea medicine with you or go to the medical center for treatment, however you will be charged for the medicine and the cost is quite high.
8) Space reserved for recycling and waste disposal
Ship trash must be separated. They take this issue very seriously. All rubbish goes to the 'garbage room', which is a specialized place for recycling and disposing of materials. There is a team that works there carrying out this process and when the ship docks, all the garbage is transported to the port.
9) Crime on board?
If there is a problem on board, don't worry! Every ship has a medical center and a prison.
10) Activities on the ship
There are many activities to do inside the ship. If you want to stay up to date with everything and make the most of your stay, read the onboard brochure that will be delivered to your cabin every day. There you can check the activities and times they will take place, as well as the dynamics related to the event.
11) Number 13
We know that the number 13 has several meanings and it would be no different on the high seas. On no cruise in the world will you find the number 13 in cabins, lifeboats or bars.
12) Internet
There is no Wi-Fi inside the ships. If you wish to have access to the internet, you must purchase an onboard service. The fee is not cheap and, sometimes, it is not even worth it. Better to enjoy the trip and take some time off, do you agree? ?
13) Morgue
There is a space for bodies of people who die during the journey with refrigerated chambers. Depending on the size of the ship, there is more than one, but this is a space reserved for specialized teams such as doctors and support crew. Passenger deaths often occur and the rest of the crew ends up not even knowing. Generally, they are elderly people who die of heart attacks, sudden deaths and things like that.
Did you like it? Pretty curious, right?
